Houston, I'm in Austin: Nine-year-old astronaut Evan Harper searches for intelligent life in Texas. (He climbed into the back of a spacesuit displayed at the NASA "Driven To Explore" exhibit at the Capitol in Austin.) less

Houston, I'm in Austin: Nine-year-old astronaut Evan Harper searches for intelligent life in Texas. (He climbed into the back of a spacesuit displayed at the NASA "Driven To Explore" exhibit at the Capitol in ... more

Making himself comforta-ball: Orphaned by someone who shot his mother, baby Kali has a stuffed animal, warm blanket and blue ball to keep him company at the Anchorage Zoo. The zoo is temporarily taking care of him until a permanent home can be found. less

Making himself comforta-ball: Orphaned by someone who shot his mother, baby Kali has a stuffed animal, warm blanket and blue ball to keep him company at the Anchorage Zoo. The zoo is temporarily taking care of ... more

Photo: John Gomes, Associated Press

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Mistake on the lake: Mike Sabatino wipes out while surfing Lake Michigan at Pere Marquette Park. The last day of winter brought lake-effect snow and high winds that created ideal waves.

Mistake on the lake: Mike Sabatino wipes out while surfing Lake Michigan at Pere Marquette Park. The last day of winter brought lake-effect snow and high winds that created ideal waves.

He came, he thawed: Barry Maddox blasts snow and ice off the seating at Target Field in Minneapolis. Crews used high-pressure heated water to deice the seats just in case temperatures don't rise above freezing in time for the Twins' opening-day game April 1 against Detroit. less

He came, he thawed: Barry Maddox blasts snow and ice off the seating at Target Field in Minneapolis. Crews used high-pressure heated water to deice the seats just in case temperatures don't rise above freezing ... more

Preparing for the Holi days: An Indian laborer on the outskirts of Siliguri spreads colored powder known as gulal to be thrown and otherwise dispersed during the spring festival of Holi. The festival of colors will be celebrated March 27 this year. less

Preparing for the Holi days: An Indian laborer on the outskirts of Siliguri spreads colored powder known as gulal to be thrown and otherwise dispersed during the spring festival of Holi. The festival of colors ... more

Photo: Diptendu Dutta, AFP/Getty Images

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Switching sides: Former Taliban fighters lay down their weapons after joining Afghan government forces during a ceremony in Herat.

Switching sides: Former Taliban fighters lay down their weapons after joining Afghan government forces during a ceremony in Herat.